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SuccessMaker is a web-based instructional software that provides individualized instruction for mastery of reading and math concepts. The program is described as highly interactive and engaging for students. It also provides data for educational decision-making.

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SuccessMaker – Adaptive Personalized Learning

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SuccessMaker is a personalized learning and adaptive learning software for reading and math intervention and differentiation. Help accelerate achievement for grades K-8.

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Kahoot! is a cloud-based quiz platform that is ideal for students and teachers. Since the game-based platform allows you to create new quizzes from scratch, it's possible to be creative and offer bespoke learning options for students.

Kahoot! offers more than 40 million games already created that anyone can access, making it quick and easy to get started. Ideal for hybrid or distance learning, when time and resources are at a premium.

Since Kahoot! is free, it simply requires an account to be created to get started. Students can use Kahoot! across most devices from any location with an internet connection.

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Kahoot! | Learning games | Make learning awesome!

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Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform that brings engagement and fun to 1+ billion players every year at school, at work, and at home.

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Grade Saver: Study Guides

Study Guides are offered for free by GradeSaver on novels, plays, poems and films ranging from Animal Farm to Yonnondio: From the Thirties. Each study guide includes summaries, essays, an in-depth chapter-by-chapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quiz. Study guides are available in PDF format.

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GradeSaver offers study guides, application and school paper editing services, literature essays, college application essays and writing help.

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DreamBox Reading Plus by Discovery Education is an evidence-based, online program that accelerates learning by providing personalized instruction and intervention for students in grades 3-12. It can improve reading proficiency by 2.5 grade levels in a single school year.

DreamBox Reading Plus personalizes instruction based on the InSight Assessment, in-product formative assessment, and a complete suite of powerful and actionable reports.

It starts with the InSight Assessment providing an adaptive assessment that provides a fast and effective way to determine students’ reading proficiency and ensure they are on the best learning path to success.

In less than one hour, educators can have a clear, comprehensive picture of students’ skills and abilities across silent reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary and motivation. This data can inform placement and instructional intensity.

DreamBox Reading Plus offers students the ability to understand the world around them through texts that reflect their own lives and experiences, and texts through which they can view the lives and experiences of others.

19 reading levels ranging from early-first-grade readability through college-level texts.

Five levels of content for older students reading well below grade level.

Texts from global sources to support the expansion of cross-curricular knowledge.

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Comprehension Skill-Building Packages

To supplement students' online work in Reading Plus, printable skill-building materials are freely available to educators. These materials can be...

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Reading Plus - Adaptive Literacy Program - Hybrid Learning

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Reading Plus is an adaptive literacy program that develops the fluency, comprehension, and motivation students need to be successful readers.

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Fast ForWord is an adaptive reading program that sets learners up for success with intensive, 1-on-1 instruction in foundational language and literacy skills while also building the cognitive capacities that support strong reading and learning. Fast ForWord doesn’t just build better readers; it builds better learners.

Cognitive skill-building

Fast ForWord’s targeted reading intervention prepares students for core literacy growth by focusing on the cognitive skills of memory, attention, processing, and sequencing (MAPS) to optimize learning readiness.

Thoroughly researched and reviewed

No other reading and language intervention program has been as thoroughly researched and reviewed as Fast ForWord, with more than 55 patents in neuroscience and education and more than 300 research studies verifying its effectiveness.

Rapid student gains that last

Fast ForWord offers precise practice and personalized, targeted support—accelerating student access to core content and grade-level instruction. When used consistently, Fast ForWord can help students attain 1-2 years of reading growth after just 40-60 hours of use.

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Each student has a personalized learning experience that starts with being placed at their level within the Fast ForWord program. Exercises adapt to students' performance, providing precise and efficient training optimized for students' individual needs.

When working in the ClearFluency component, students receive real-time corrective feedback from a virtual personal tutor as they read aloud. Just imagine the progress students would make if there were enough teachers to work side-by-side with every single student at the same time-now it's possible.

Administrators see school- and district-level reports to indicate which groups need more support and to highlight dramatic student gains as evidence for investment. Teachers see exercise progression and overall reading gains to know which students need targeted support and which skills their students need to develop the most. Students have easy-to-interpret progress reports of their success, motivating them to continue making gains.

Age-appropriate characters or themes, animated rewards, real-time progress meters, and other features engage students as they work on gamified exercises that adapt to students' performance. Motivated students who work on this personalized and adaptive program make rapid progress, no matter their starting point.

Teacher onboarding has never been easier with on-demand instructional videos and frequent live trainings.Thoughtfully designed instructor manuals minimize prep time and include lesson plans, exercise overviews, and ready-to-use student worksheets.

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Fast ForWord by Scientific Learning is a literacy learning software for all K-12 students, also effective as a reading intervention program.

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The document summarizes 10 benefits of reading: 1) Reading improves concentration, attention, and focus. 2) Reading improves discipline, memory, self-esteem, and creativity. 3) Reading expands knowledge and vocabulary. 4) Reading increases imagination and broadens horizons. 5) Reading helps develop empathy, compassion, and understanding of human nature. 6) Reading improves school performance. 7) Reading enhances communication skills through an expanded vocabulary.

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Types of Reading Skills and Their Purpose

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Types of Reading Skills and Their Purpose

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Reading is a fundamental skill that plays a crucial role in personal and academic success. It enhances comprehension, expands vocabulary, and stimulates critical thinking. Mastering various reading techniques is essential for efficient studying and information retention. The four key reading techniques—skimming, scanning, intensive reading, and extensive reading—can significantly improve your reading skills, helping you to absorb and analyse information more effectively.

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The document discusses reading skills and difficulties. It covers three main components of reading: decoding, comprehension, and retention. Decoding involves translating printed words to sounds, comprehension is understanding the text, and retention is keeping or remembering the information read. Some common reading difficulties include dyslexia, vocabulary issues, memory problems, attention problems, and difficulties with decoding, comprehension, or retention.

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For students: Interactive Reading Practice

In Interactive Reading Practice, one of the Life authors, Helen Stephenson, has written reading texts based on articles from National Geographic Magazine. The reading texts are followed by interactive reading comprehension activities, a recording of the text to listen to online, a supplementary grammar and vocabulary practice worksheet based on the text, and links to National Geographic images and videos for users to explore the topics further. Each Interactive Reading Practice is provided in three different versions: Beginner/Elementary, Pre-int/Intermediate, and Upper Intermediate/Advanced. Select the level for you from the links below.

Beginner/Elementary

Pre-Int/Intermediate

Upper-Int/Advanced

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Linguapress Advanced English texts are acollection of culturally-relevant reading and listening texts for students preparing for IELTS, TOEFL and other language proficiency certifications.
All texts and worksheets are absolutely free for anyone to use. Linguapress pages can be accessed by anyone, from anywhereAdvanced English reading - index of free resources

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Four book summaries

Read a series of short book summaries to practise and improve your reading skills.

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from Linguapress ~ Levels B2 - C1 - C2

English reading texts - average level C1

2023 : Discover Linguapress online learning resources. All texts and worksheets are absolutely free for anyone to use. Linguapress pages can be accessed by anyone, from anywhere. No need to be on a school network, or to log in. Just google for Linguapress, and take it from there.

► Who killed Martin Luther King?
It was sixty years ago, in August 1963, that Martin Luther King made one of the great speeches that defined the United States of modern times. The I have a Dream speech was made in August 1963; five years later, King had been assassinated by someone who did not share that dream.....
► Who killed Martin Luther King? - with audio

NEW ► The Rosenberg affair and the legacy of McCarthyism
The Rosenbergs went to the electric chair in 1953, and although the McCarthyist fervour that sent them to their deaths soon subsided, its legacy still marks political rhetoric in the USA
► The Rosenberg affair -

NEW ► Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi has gone down in history as one of the most influential people of the twentieth century.
► Gandhi - his life and legacy - with audio

NEW ► KIng Charles and the British Monarchy
What future is there for the British monarchy? Under Queen Elizabeth it had its ups and downs, finishing on a high note. Can King Charles ensure its survival?
► The King, the Monarchy and their future with audio

Time to talk of Energy shortages. A global problem.
One way of reducing CO² emissions is to move from petrol / gas powered cars to electric vehicles. It's something that most countries want to achieve. But are the goals attainable? That is by no means sure......
► The electric car revolution, realistic or optimistic? with interactive worksheet.

Time to talk of American Democracy...

President Biden has told Americans that they have to stand up for their democracy; it is not a guaranteed right. Here is an article that looks at the origins of US democracy and its roots in medieval England.
► From Magna Carta to American democracy with interactive worksheet.

Advanced English reading texts: while the majority of texts in this resource are at CEF levels C1, a few are harder (level C2) and a few are easier (level B2). All the texts in this collection are written in normal English; however in order to maximize their language teaching potential, most have been specifically written for students of English as a foreign or second language, or else for high school students. Texts are accompanied by advanced reading comprehension worksheets designed to prepare students for the Cambridge Advanced English (C1) certification or for the international TOEFL or TOEIC tests.
Printable reading texts: most pages are printer-friendly and will print directly as well as, or better than, PDF versions.

► Teachers: Reading comprehension texts are accompanied by exercises and classroom suggestions for use in class.

1. Reading comprehension - articles on life and issues in North America

Life in America

America : people and society

American music

USA : places and environment

International themes, language

2. Reading comprehension - articles on life and issues in the UK and Ireland

Britain : people

Topical The Queen who almost wasn't with audio and interactive worksheet. Queen Elibath II was not born to be Queen...

Agatha Christie - She died in 1976, but she's still a worldwide bestseller.

Stephen Hawking - the world's greatest scientist - who died in 2018

J.R.R. Tolkien - the Oxford professor who wrote the Lord of the Rings

Shakespeare's enduring heritage With audio and interactive worksheet. Shakespeare died over 400 years ago, so why is he still so important ?

Interview

3. Technical English, short stories and word games

Technical English

Advanced English short stories and games

4. The English language (information texts)

English for B2, C1 and C2 levels. Advanced English reading resources

◙ CEFR / TELC - Upper intermediate to Proficiency

◙ ACTFL - levels Advanced-high - Superior.

Readability

Most Linguapress Advanced English texts score as follows on the Flesch-Kincaid scales:
Grade : between 8 and above,
Readability levels :

60 - 70 Plain English - B2

50 - 60 Fairly difficult - C1

50 - 60 Difficult - C1 - C2

To Understand Flesch Kincaid scales, see the Linguapress Readability guide

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Advanced level English reading for B2 C1 and C2 level EFL and ESL; free online and printable texts for the preparation of Cambridge Advanced English certification and other advanced English exams, in class or at home

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When annotating text, you can use a variety of strategies. The best method for you will depend on the text itself, your reason for reading, and your personal preferences. Start with one of these common strategies if you don't know where to begin.

Questioning: As you read, note any questions that come to mind as you engage in critical thinking. These could be questions about the author's argument, the evidence they use, or the implications of their ideas.

Summarizing: Write a brief summary of the main points after each section or chapter. This is a great way to check your understanding, help you process information, and identify essential information to reference later.

Paraphrasing: In addition to (or instead of) summaries, try paraphrasing key points in your own words. This will help you better understand the material and make it easier to reference later.

Connecting: Look for connections between different parts of the text or other ideas as you read. These could be things like similarities, contrasts, or implications. Make a note of these connections so that you can easily reference them later.

Visualizing: Sometimes, it can be helpful to annotate text visually by drawing pictures or taking visual notes. This can be especially helpful when trying to make connections between different ideas.

Responding: Another way to annotate is to jot down your thoughts and reactions as you read. This can be a great way to personally engage with the material and identify any areas you need clarification on.

Once you've gotten the hang of the annotating process and know which strategies you'd like to use, there are a few general tips you can follow to make the annotation process even more effective.

1. Read with a purpose. Before you start annotating, take a moment to consider what you're hoping to get out of the text. Do you want to gain a general overview? Are you looking for specific information? Once you know what you're looking for, you can tailor your annotations accordingly.

2. Be concise. When annotating text, keep it brief and focus on the most important points. Otherwise, you risk annotating too much, which can feel a bit overwhelming, like having too many tabs open. Limit yourself to just a few annotations per page until you get a feel for what works for you.

3. Use abbreviations and symbols. You can use abbreviations and symbols to save time and space when annotating digitally. If annotating on paper, you can use similar abbreviations or symbols or write in the margins. For example, you might use ampersands, plus signs, or question marks.

4. Highlight or underline key points. Use highlighting or underlining to draw attention to significant passages in the text. This can be especially helpful when reviewing a text for an exam or essay. Try using different colors for each read-through or to signify different meanings.

5. Be specific. Vague annotations aren't very helpful. Make sure your note-taking is clear and straightforward so you can easily refer to them later. This may mean including specific inferences, key points, or questions in your annotations.

6. Connect ideas. When reading, you'll likely encounter ideas that connect to things you already know. When these connections occur, make a note of them. Use symbols or even sticky notes to connect ideas across pages. Annotating this way can help you see the text in a new light and make connections that you might not have otherwise considered.

7. Write in your own words. When annotating, copying what the author says verbatim can be tempting. However, it's more helpful to write, summarize or paraphrase in your own words. This will force you to engage your information processing system and gain a deeper understanding.

These tips can help you annotate more effectively and get the most out of your reading. However, it’s important to remember that, just like self-learning, there is no one "right" way to annotate. The process is meant to enrich your reading comprehension and deepen your understanding, which is highly individual. Most importantly, your annotating system should be helpful and meaningful for you.

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Annotating text: The complete guide to close reading

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Reading Log – Printable Templates

Welcome to our collection of printable reading logs! Whether you’re a teacher looking to encourage your students to read more or a parent wanting to keep track of your child’s reading progress, these logs are here to help.

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Free, printable reading logs for use at home or in the classroom! 10 different styles and formats to choose from.

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Reading Passages

These printable reading passages can be used in classrooms or at home to help students improve their reading skills. Each reading passage comes with word lists that include word meanings and details such as reading time, rating, word count, sentence count, etc. Educators and parents can use the Lumos StepUp platform to assign these reading exercises to students and assess their progress. Students can also take advantage of the additional learning resources tied to the learning standard. These supplemental skill development resources include reading task worksheets, questions, vocabulary quizzes, videos, and more.

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Find free reading passages to build vocabulary and to improve reading fluency skills for the ELA practice tests. Become better readers and writers with fun and interactive reading and vocabulary practice resources.

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Reading Skills Worksheets

Reading worksheets that reinforce comprehension skills. We've developed lesson activities across a variety of skill areas including cause and effect, context clues, literature, drawing conclusions, fact and opinion, main ideas, inference and more

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Reading Worksheets, Spelling, Grammar, Comprehension, Lesson Plans

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Reading Worksheets | Language Arts Lesson Activities

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Reading strategies are specific procedures that help students look at printed words and interpret their meaning. Learners improve their comprehension, understand what they've read and advance their reading skills into high school and beyond.

There are several effective reading strategies designed to boost students' understanding of the written word:

1. Making connections — Connect new words with students’ prior knowledge and favorite hobbies, activities or places they've visited. Use texts that relate to world issues to provide students with another way to deepen their reading comprehension.

2. Inferencing— When reading the text, students take their past knowledge and arrive at a conclusion based on the clues they receive from what they've read.

3. Synthesizing — Students combine new information with their prior knowledge to formulate a new thought or idea.

reading comprehension skills that teachers can use to help their students develop these abilities:

1. Decoding is a foundational reading skill that uses phonetics to understand meaning. Students begin by pronouncing words without having seen how it's spelled. Building phonological awareness facilitates the use of rhyming, sounds, and songs, which can in turn help students use decoding strategies.

2. Building vocabulary is a key component in supporting learners as they build their comprehension skills. Practice new words with students to increase their vocabulary. Kids gain confidence in their reading abilities when they learn how to pronounce and spell unfamiliar words.

3. Reading fluency. The greatest obstacle to fluency is word recognition. It can take several tries before a student recognizes a word and knows its meaning. Encourage your students to read books often to build their reading fluency.

4. Putting words together to write a cohesive sentence remains a top skill. Frequent lessons in sentence structure and grammar reinforce reading and writing skills.

5. Memory and focused attention. Help students improve their memory and attention through classroom games and activities. Since kids love educational games, they're likely to progress much faster.

6. Background knowledge. Past experiences and prior knowledge are great building blocks in helping students to get the gist of a word or phrase. Encourage kids to build their knowledge through reading, learning more about art, watching TV shows and having meaningful conversations with parents.

There are lots of reading comprehension strategies you can use to help students improve their reading skills. It's vital to each student's success to grow their reading and annotation skills as they climb each grade level.

You can use one or more strategies and key details to enhance each student's learning experience:

1. Assign reading partners, cross-grade or peers

Pair up two kids from different grade levels to work together. They can help each other improve reading comprehension regardless of their grade level. Both older and younger students benefit from this arrangement.

Younger kids can learn something new from older students. They also get to see how much their reading can improve in higher grade levels.

Older kids who struggle with reading feel less pressure to read books from higher grades when they're partnered with little kids. It's a great way to increase reading fluency.

2. Visualize reading passages

The key ingredient for visualizing passages is to encourage students to create mental pictures or movies in their minds. They can take their prior knowledge and combine it with their own visualizations. Kids may identify with characters and the story’s world.

Use picture books or text with descriptive language to promote the use of this technique. Be sure to ask students questions such as:

"What did you see as you read the passage?"

“What do you think [character] looks like?”

“Can you draw a picture of the story’s setting?”

4. Follow up reading with class discussions

After you finish reading a book to your students, start a class discussion to help students retain what they've learned. By directing comments and questions to students it encourages them to participate.

Here are a few tips to consider when following up with class discussions:

Invite students to write notes for the discussion. They may provide interesting points on why they agree or disagree with the topic.

Encourage students to jot down the things that they don't understand so that you can clarify these points for them.

Ask a thought-provoking question or series of questions to promote active class participation.

Break the class into smaller groups to promote deep conversations among students.

5. Do some choral reading

Choral reading occurs when teachers and students read a passage together. Students learn how to pronounce tough words, boost confidence, increase vocabulary and improve reading fluency.

Choral reading works very well when teachers pair two students together. Each student takes turns reading out loud while the other pupil actively listens. This scenario helps struggling students when they're working with a strong reader, and a 2007 study showed that partner reading improves reader fluency.

6. Create reading quizzes

Reading quizzes show teachers where students’ strengths and weaknesses are when it comes to reading comprehension.

When creating interactive or print quizzes, you can use fill-in-the-blank, true/false or multiple choice test questions. Pose a variety of question types to challenge your students without making the quiz impossible to complete.

7. Play question the text

Use the "Question the text" method to keep kids interested in reading. Get them to ask questions, especially if they don't understand what they've read. Asking questions about the text brings meaning to the reading material. Students can also form their own opinions about the passage or text.

Track progress and seek areas for improvement

Make notes of each student's progress to gain a better sense of kids' strengths and weaknesses. This helps you address problems immediately. You can adjust lesson plans to accommodate and fix learning gaps and improve reading comprehension skills.

The digital tools outlined below simplify tracking student progress:

Crowdsignal helps teachers create quizzes, questions and online polls. Students finish all assignments on tablets or computers. Once completed, teachers generate reports to determine any gray areas that require attention.

Formative allows educators to assign activities to students, receive results, and track progress in real-time.

Biblionasium provides teachers with access to the number of books that students have read. Educators can inspire kids to read and support active discussions among students.

There are a number of terrific ways to ensure teachers can successfully track students’ progress. These digital tools make tracking and assessments a quick and efficient use of time.

As you teach, keep encouraging students to ask questions and challenge themselves as they read. When you work with them to build comprehension, you’re also working with them to build a love of reading!

Prodigy English is a brand-new game-based learning experience that helps students build key reading and language skills in a world of their own. As they play, you'll be able to track their progress and achievement.

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Context Clues Worksheet

Context clues are hints or definitions that a writer uses in the text to help the reader understand the meaning of new or unfamiliar words. These clues can appear within a sentence, a paragraph, or in other areas of a passage. Want to learn more about Context Clues? Here’s a refresher on the different types of context clues.

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Playing games is a great way to provide additional practice with early reading skills. Here are six games parents or tutors can use to help young readers practice word recognition, spelling patterns, and letter-sound knowledge.By:Bank Street College of Education

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In this section you will see different types of reading exercises you can use in teaching and also to practice as student.

Improve Your Reading Comprehension

Reading comprehension is a critical skill for mastering the English language. Our resources offer a variety of exercises and passages designed to enhance your comprehension skills, whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your advanced abilities. Explore the practice exercises below to boost your understanding and appreciation of English text.

To start improving your English comprehension capabilities, browse the list of reading passages below:

Business English

Intermediate

Airbus crisis over (Multiple Choice & True/False)

Biofuels and the Environment (Multiple Choice & True/False)

Child Labour (Multiple Choice & True/False)

Neither a Borrower nor a Lender Be (Multiple Choice & True/False)

Profit & Loss (Multiple Choice & True/False)

Restaurant Income and Expenditure (Multiple Choice & True/False)

The Banker to the Poor (Multiple Choice & True/False)

UK Current Account Record (Multiple Choice & True/False)

Education & Learning

Intermediate

Which is the hardest language? (Multiple Choice & True/False)

Advanced

Cheating and Plagiarism (Multiple Choice & True/False)

English as a National Foreign Language in India (Multiple Choice & True/False)

Entertainment

Beginner/Elementary

Paul Robeson (Cloze / Gap Fill)

Star Wars (Cloze / Gap Fill)

Intermediate

Reality TV (Multiple Choice & True/False)

The Man Booker Prize (Multiple Choice & True/False)

Environment & Nature

Beginner/Elementary

Green Revival: The Pine Street Garden Transformation (Multiple Choice & True/False)

Japanese tsunami dog and owner reunited (Multiple Choice & True/False)

Intermediate

Piranhas (Cloze / Gap Fill)

The Fastest Dinosaurs (Cloze / Gap Fill)

Advanced

Dirty Britain (Multiple Choice & True/False)

Health & Medicine

Beginner/Elementary

Intelligence pills (Multiple Choice & True/False)

John Snow (Cloze / Gap Fill)

Kenyan Fish (Cloze / Gap Fill)

Selling human eggs (Cloze / Gap Fill)

Intermediate

Shambo (Multiple Choice & True/False)

Advanced

HIV Breakthrough (Cloze / Gap Fill)

Politics

Intermediate

Scottish Independence (Multiple Choice & True/False)

Advanced

Gender bias and poverty (Cloze / Gap Fill)

Technology & science

Beginner/Elementary

Robot Birds (Multiple Choice & True/False)

Intermediate

Ada Lovelace: The First Computer Programmer (Multiple Choice & True/False)

Bully for you (Multiple Choice & True/False)

The Digital Divide (Multiple Choice & True/False)

The ZX Spectrum (Multiple Choice & True/False)

Transport & Travel

Beginner/Elementary

Indian Drummers (Cloze / Gap Fill)

Japan's most famous dog (Multiple Choice & True/False)

Jungle girl found (Cloze / Gap Fill)

Intermediate

Angkor Wat (Multiple Choice & True/False)

Papua New Guinea Reconciliation (Multiple Choice & True/False)

Wole Soyinka (Cloze / Gap Fill)

Advanced

Mark Rothko (Multiple Choice & True/False)

The Great Wall of China (Multiple Choice & True/False)

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A Free Library of Classic Books & Novels

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A Free Library of Classic Books & Novels

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Literature holds immense importance for several reasons, impacting individuals, cultures, and societies alike:

Develops Critical Thinking and Empathy: Through exploring different perspectives, motives, and emotions, literature helps readers understand the complexity of human behavior, building empathy and social awareness. It presents characters with diverse experiences and backgrounds, which encourages readers to consider lives outside their own.

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Video games related to literature and reading

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Video games related to literature and reading

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textadventures.co.uk is a community of interactive fiction game makers and players.

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The history

The year was 1605 and some English Catholics were angry because King James I was treating them badly. In November of that year, a group of men made a plan to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London. An enormous explosion was planned for 5 November. This was the day that the king was due to open Parliament. The plan became known as the ‘Gunpowder Plot’ and the leader of the group was called Guy Fawkes. The men put 36 barrels of gunpowder in the Houses of Parliament and waited for the king to arrive. The group decided that Guy Fawkes should light the gunpowder and cause the explosion. Did they succeed? No, they didn’t. The police found the gunpowder before it exploded and they caught all the men involved in the plot. The men were tortured and killed. To celebrate his survival, King James ordered the people of England to have a bonfire on the night of 5 November.

Bonfires, Guys and fireworks

On 5 November, people remember the plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament by celebrating ‘Bonfire Night’. All over Britain there are firework displays and bonfires with models of Guy Fawkes, which are burned on the fire. The Guy is made of old clothes and the clothes are filled with newspaper. The fireworks are a reminder of the gunpowder that Guy Fawkes hid in the cellar of Parliament. Some people have a small bonfire in their garden on 5 November, while in main towns and cities there are big bonfires and firework displays.

The biggest firework display is the Edenbridge Display in Kent. Edenbridge also has the biggest Guy: a nine-metre ‘celebrity’ model is burned there every year. Last year the celebrity Guy was Wayne Rooney wearing Shrek-style ears and a football shirt.

Food

It’s normally quite cold in November in Britain, so on Bonfire Night people wear hats, scarves and gloves to spend the evening outside. They need some warm food too. Traditional Bonfire Night food is hot baked potatoes. They are cooked on the bonfire and filled with butter and cheese. There are also toffee apples (apples on a stick, covered in sweet toffee) and in the north of England they eat a special type of cake called parkin. Toasting marshmallows on the bonfire is also popular. Yum!

Penny for the Guy

In Britain only adults can buy fireworks but in the past they were sold to children too. During the days before Bonfire Night, children used to take their home-made Guys onto the streets and ask for ‘a penny for the Guy’ to collect money to buy fireworks. Now you have to be over 18 to buy fireworks, and safety on Bonfire Night is an important issue.

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5-10 minute activities. Do you want to practise your reading and learn about global issues, special days and festivals?

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Literature is important because it helps us connect with the world, understand other people, and grow as individuals. Here’s why it matters, especially for you as teenagers:

1. Builds Empathy: Reading stories lets you see life through others' eyes. You get to experience how it feels to be someone else, which helps you understand people better and develop empathy—like understanding why someone might feel lonely, happy, or afraid.

2. Keeps History and Culture Alive: Literature is like a time machine that takes you to different places, cultures, and times. You can learn what life was like in ancient civilizations or how people thought and felt in the past, helping you appreciate history and your roots.

3. Sharpens Your Mind: When you read, you’re not just looking at words on a page; you’re piecing together clues about characters, motives, and themes. This process boosts your ability to think critically and solve problems, skills you’ll use throughout your life.

4. Boosts Your Communication Skills: Reading different kinds of writing gives you new words and ways to express yourself. It also shows you how authors communicate ideas, which helps you improve how you talk, write, and even debate with others.

5. Encourages Self-Discovery: Books often tackle themes like friendship, love, courage, and identity. Reading about these topics can help you reflect on your own experiences and who you are, giving you insights into your own life and choices.

6. Fuels Your Imagination: Literature opens up worlds that go beyond the everyday. Whether it’s fantasy, science fiction, or historical fiction, stories let your imagination soar and inspire creativity—perfect for anyone who loves to dream big.

7. Raises Awareness About Issues: Literature can shine a light on social issues, helping you see injustices and encouraging you to think about what’s fair or unfair. Books like The Hunger Games or The Hate U Give make you question the world around you and inspire you to stand up for what you believe in.

In short, literature isn’t just about reading—it’s about exploring ideas, expanding your world, and discovering more about yourself and others.

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This novel tells the story of Okonkwo, a warrior in an African village, as he faces changes brought by British colonialism. It’s a powerful look at African traditions and the impacts of cultural clashes.

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Potato

A potato flecked with dirt
has come from underground
saying not a word
about its secret say in the matter.

With umbilical cord cut
like a vegetable stone
it lies in my palm
ready to bake in God's oven
for the kiss of my feeding.

When I see in my hand
its fine wrinkled skin
flaking here and there
amid freckles and pores

I realize we are steps in a dance
of changing places

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Crackers in Bed
Inspirational poetry focusing on challenges and survival, and the strength to overcome obstacles.
In her second collection of poetry, Lynda Bullerwell gives us selections that are ethereal, poignant and reflective of that delicate balance between love and hate, joy and sorrow, life and death, childhood and adulthood, and love and loss. Her poetry is multi-faceted and exhibits layers of meaning in every line.

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Crackers in Bed Inspirational poetry focusing on challenges and survival, and the strength to overcome obstacles. In her second collection of poetry, Lynda Bullerwell gives us selections that are ethereal, poignant and reflective of that delicate balance between love and hate, joy and sorrow, life and death, childhood and adulthood, and love and loss.

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Digital Classroom by @austereelectronic8136 | Suno

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dynamic electronic song. Listen and make your own with Suno.

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The use of comics to integrate AI in reading skills.

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The use of comics to integrate AI in reading skills.

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Playground | AI Comic Factory

Create your reading comic here!

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Improving English pronunciation can be a challenging aspect of language learning, but pronunciation practice exercises and printable materials are designed to make the enjoyable.

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5 Super Fun Reading Games that Create Instant Engagement

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10 Effective Methods for Teaching English to Young Learners

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When you are reading, it is important to keep in mind some Reading Features.

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If you find hard to comprehend texts, follow these strategies:

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Did you know that every book you have read contains the image's elements?

To know this helps you to have a better understanding of Literary Works. It is also useful for you to write stories by yourself.

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This web site is wonderful. You will find funny games to learn reading skills.

"Teach Your Monster to Read".

It is an early literacy game available as an app and on the web. Kids play as an alien monster whose spaceship crashes on a deserted island. Missions focus on learning letter and vowel sounds, featuring a series of mini-games spread out across several islands displayed on a colorful map that visually tracks kids' progress. There's a lot to do, from designing the monster's appearance to conquering the mini-games to earning new rewards (such as underwear!) for the monster. The goal is to complete games to fix the monster's spaceship and escape the islands. There are three games in the series: First Steps, Fun with Words, and Champion Reader. The games build on each other and provide a logical, fun way for kids to improve their skills. It's free to play these games on the website, and users can also download a paid version of the same games for their mobile device.

You will gradually learn:

Phonics: letter such as A, P, T, S, etc.

Blends

Phonemes

Graphemes

Sentences

"Teach your monster reading for fun".

It helps instill positive feelings about reading. Students can navigate a village and complete tasks to unlock different popular books. The game can stand on its own, or pair it with the companion Teach Your Monster to Read games. Encourage your students to try reading themselves before choosing the "read to me" option, which is always there if students need help. Help extend learning by asking students to report on what books they read: which ones they liked, what they were about, and so on. Since Teach Your Monster: Reading for Fun is pretty loose in form, it's a good filler for some downtime and can be accessed at home or at school.

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Teach Your Monster: Free Phonics, Reading and Mathematics Games

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Help children learn with our free, award-winning reading, mathematics and phonics games.

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Genially is an awesome platform in which you can create a lot of games to be used for your reading activities.

There are a lot of templates to edit and create your games easily.

You will find a lot of ideas for reading teaching strategies.

You will be able to create very interesting interactive infographics as well. And here you have a template to write about a novel you are reading in classes: https://view.genially.com/64f1ddd04535f50011fcd476/interactive-content-book-review-info

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If you want to evaluate or have a brief assesstment, use QUIZIZZ platform. You will finde a lot of quizzes and also you can create your own ones.

See this example.

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Proficiency Test: Reading quiz for 11th grade students. Find other quizzes for English and more on Quizizz for free!